Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND SAFETY
La Mirada Municipal Code Ch. 9.117 Use of the City Seal and Logos
La Mirada Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · La Mirada
Cite as: La Mirada Municipal Code Chapter 9.117 · Text as of 2026-10-04
9.117.010 Declaration of intent .¶
Prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter, there was no mechanism by which the city could prevent confusion on the part of the public if the city's seal or logos are used without authorization so that members of the general public would reasonably believe that a document bearing the seal or logos was generated by the city or that the person or entity responsible for creation of the document is employed by or affiliated with the city. In the absence of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the public could become confused, deceived or misled by such documents, which is detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare and the effective operation of the city.
(Ord. 544 § 1 (part), 1999).
9.117.020 Prohibited acts .¶
No person who is not an officer, employee or agent of the city shall place an imitation, copy or replication of the city seal or logos on any document so as to cause another person to reasonably believe that the document bearing the seal or logos was generated by the city or that the person or entity responsible for creating the document is employed by or affiliated with the city. Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to the penalties specified in Chapter 1.07 of Title 1 of this municipal code.
(Ord. 544 § 1 (part), 1999).
9.117.030 Definitions .¶
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings set forth below:
"City" means the city of La Mirada, California.
"Document" means any handwritten, typewritten, printed, photostatted, photocopies, or computer generated form of communication or representation, including letters, words, pictures, symbols or combinations thereof.
"Logos" means individually and collectively, the logos of the city that is displayed on official city-approved documents and stationery.
"Seal" means the seal of the city that are displayed on official city-approved proclamations, resolutions, the city website, and other documents.
(Ord. 544 § 1 (part), 1999).
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